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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.79, 967.14 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.79, 967.14 and 182.59 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.79 : 967.14 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.79/967.14 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.79x = 967.14 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.79x = 176,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,587.67/644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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